Teenage girl escapes would-be abductor

A 14-year-old girl has managed to fight off a would-be kidnapper in Sydney's south yesterday afternoon.

The girl was walking alone along Sturt Road, in Woolooware, about 12.30pm when a black van pulled up beside her.

She told police a man covering his face with a black cloth jumped out and tried to grab her — but she managed to break free and run.

Police scoured the neighbourhood but were unable to find the van.

The would-be kidnapper is described as Caucasian with tanned skin, aged around 30, with shaggy dark blond hair, about 180cm tall and of medium build.
He was wearing a black hooded jumper and black track pants.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident and anyone who knows the identity of the suspect is urged to call Miranda Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.